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It was billed as Warrington Wolves’ revenge mission for last year’s Grand Final defeat, but Leeds Rhinos asserted their authority in style last night. The champions’ victory was embellished by a brace of wonderfully athletic tries by Ryan Hall, their England wing.

Warrington lost ground on the Super League leaders — Wigan Warriors moved a point clear of Huddersfield Giants in beating Wakefield Wildcats 44-24 — in suffering a fourth loss. A last-minute try by Ryan Atkins put a gloss on the visiting team’s score, because Leeds always held the whip hand in a game in which Jamie Peacock, up front, laid